Tapo C120
Score: 85/100
YI Pro
Score: 79/100Rankings
The Tapo C120 is a versatile 2K security camera offering free AI detection and color night vision with strong weather resistance. Its main trade-off is the lack of included local storage media and lower frame rate. It is best suited for budget-conscious users needing reliable indoor/outdoor monitoring without subscription fees.
The YI Pro 2K 3-PC bundle offers three plug-in indoor Wi-Fi cameras with 2K resolution and AI-driven detection for budget-friendly home monitoring. Its main limitation is the requirement for a paid cloud subscription to access full AI features and the lack of pan-tilt coverage. It is best suited for budget-conscious families needing multi-room indoor monitoring where outlets are nearby.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 9 metersbest | |
150 degreesbest | 107 degrees | |
20 fpsbest | 20 fpsbest | |
12 xbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 1.4 f-stopbest |
24 monthsbest | — |
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Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi-Fi Standard | 802.11n | 2.4 GHz |
Build & Durability(1) | ||
IP Rating | IP66 | |
Camera & Image(4) | ||
Night Vision Range (meters) | N/A meters | 9 meters |
Field of View (degrees) | 150 degrees | 107 degrees |
Night Vision Type | Color/IR | Infrared |
Digital Zoom (x) | 12 x | x |
Support & Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 24 months | months |
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Professional reviewers, including PCMag, have awarded the Tapo C120 an Editor's Choice rating for 2024, praising its crystal-clear 1440p video quality and accurate free AI detection.
Everyday users generally praise the Tapo C120 for its sharp 2K clarity, vibrant night vision, and reliable AI notifications.
Professional reviewers commend the YI Pro 2K bundle for its sharp 2K video, robust AI detection and straightforward Wi-Fi setup, positioning it as a solid budget indoor solution. However, they caution that the lack of 5 GHz support, absence of pan-tilt, and the need for a paid cloud subscription for full AI limit its appeal for power users.
Consumers generally praise the clear video quality, easy installation and reliable two-way audio, while repeatedly noting Wi-Fi instability in crowded bands, the annoyance of subscription prompts for advanced AI, and the limited mounting options as common pain points.
“details were razor sharp... AI did a solid job”
“person/pet/vehicle detection spot on... love flexibility of storage”
“quality output, easy install”
